Virgin Atlantic pilots will conduct a strike ballot on Dec. 16, with a walkout possible after Dec 23.

Workers from Swissport, which provides ground and baggage crew at airports across the UK are planning a 2-day walkout beginning December 9. Expect delays, particularly with claiming luggage.

More than 1 million people are expected to converge on Washington DC for the January 21st inauguration day. If not part of the events, travelers are urged to stay away from the central DC area, and to expect extreme congestion, road closures, and increased security.